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Sunstone and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
001  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Sunstone and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Chrome Diopside physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sunstone and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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